BTV
news bulletin graded as worst?! |
 The news bulletin of Bangladesh Television
(BTV) is the worst TV programme while Ittadi, a magazine
programme, is the most popular to the television viewers of the country, says a survey
report on viewers.. (more..)
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Satellite
TV puts our rich culture, tradition to dangerous test |
Now
52.1 per cent respondents have little time on interest to pay social visit, take part in
traditional gossip (more..) |
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Sixth
Nescafe Classics Unplugged at Dhaka Sheraton |
 WORLD
famous coffee company Nescafe has always tried to fulfil people's thrust for music.
But their approach was different from the very beginning. They have changed people's idea
about concerts. Apart from the usual electric guitars, keyboards and different
instruments, music lovers experienced pure acoustic music. Nescafe has organised a
series of unplugged concerts.. (more..) |
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Benson
& Hedges Star Search 2001 |
 Since its official launch, Benson &
Hedges has been committed to the cause of music. Bringing international stars,
arranging live and acoustic concerts, jam sessions and fusion concerts. Star Search
is another commitment for finding hidden talents. The first Star Search was held in
1999. It opened a magical pathway for the musical group 'Vikings'. Star Search 2000 was
even better. (more..) |
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When sponsors should step in - Music, though universal, must have some
limitations mostly in the third world countries, as far as the western music is concerned.
Music appeals to everyone in this world, though varied culture represents or expresses
varied music, basically their own. Coming from the roots, western world created their own,
which has an immense following around the world through different media, record companies
and lately through Cable TV Network, western music is catching the imagination of the
people of different cultural groups. 
World Music celebrates 29 years of
popularity! - "World Music",
the lone English programme, from the national radio station, which celebrates its 29th
anniversary, has always been a spot for talented youth with a following of its own. The
hour-long edition of western music was initially broadcast twice a day in two separate
plots after it started, moving later on to its current slot of one hour. 
Centre for Asian Theatre (CAT)
was the first, and is still the only, professional theatre organisation in Bangladesh. CAT
was established in 1994. The activities are partly funded through donor support and partly
through incomes from advertisements, registration fees for participation in workshops and
seminars, and from selling of tickets and publications. 
